Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Peoria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,300 or more. The middle half of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Peoria earn between $61,630 and $107,480.
- $48K10th
- $62K25th
- $85KMedian
- $107K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,040 | $7,087 | $40.88 |
| Median | $85,090 | $7,091 | $40.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,630 | $5,136 | $29.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,480 | $8,957 | $51.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Peoria vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Peoria earn 9% less than the Illinois average ($93,400) and 18% more than the U.S. average ($72,170). At the median the gap is +33% against the U.S. median of $63,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $85,040 | $85,090 | $47,790 | $117,300 | 560 |
| Illinois | $93,400 | $99,950 | $50,250 | $126,430 | 16,750 |
| United States | $72,170 | $63,800 | $44,150 | $108,420 | 465,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary after taxes in Peoria
On the average salary of $85,040, a single filer in Peoria takes home about $64,587 a year, or $5,382 a month and $2,484 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Peoria a good place for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Peoria area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $85,040 buys what about $93,214 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Peoria ($49,590). A typical home costs $172,742, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Illinois cities
Peoria ranks 5th of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($96,430).
- Chicago$96,430
- Rockford$89,830
- Champaign$89,200
- Springfield$87,330
- Peoria$85,040
- Kankakee$82,810
- Decatur$82,490
- Bloomington$76,600
All Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Illinois
Highest-paying cities for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($114,280).
- San Jose, CA$114,280
- Bellingham, WA$102,860
- Portland, OR$100,710
- Chicago, IL$96,430
- Seattle, WA$96,250
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Peoria: questions
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Peoria?
$40.88 an hour on average, and $40.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Peoria?
About $64,587 a year ($5,382 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,040.
Do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Peoria than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% more than the U.S. average for this job ($72,170).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2152; area Peoria, IL (37900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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